The 25th Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will feature nearly 3,000 athletes from 90 countries competing for 116 medals. Action begins before the opening ceremony with curling mixed doubles. British pair Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds, former world champions, face tough competition. Snowboarding's big air also kicks off early, showcasing daring aerial tricks.

Day one sees the official start with the Opening Ceremony at the San Siro Stadium. Figure skating team events take center stage, especially with Russia's absence. Kirsty Muir looks to impress in freestyle skiing slopestyle qualifying. In alpine skiing, the men's downhill offers early medal opportunities, with Switzerland's Marco Odermatt as a favorite.

Mixed doubles curling continues, with Mouat and Dodds competing multiple times. Sunday brings the women's downhill and men's cross-country skiathlon. Ester Ledecka aims for a historic third consecutive gold in the women's parallel giant slalom. The event promises a mix of established stars and rising talents.

The Winter Olympics will showcase a wide variety of events, from traditional sports to newer, more exciting disciplines. Athletes will compete in a variety of sports, including snowboarding, skiing, and figure skating. The Games will be spread across northern Italy, and ceremonies will also take place in Predazzo, Livigno and Cortina d'Ampezzo.